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Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Zelenskyy's senior advisor Andriy Yermak were expected to travel to Washington to lobby for lifting restrictions on Western weapons use.

Washington, Ukraine
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Kyiv Post → Source tone: likely

Umerov and Yermak are expected to travel to Washington in the following days.

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Ukrainian delegation led by Andriy Yermak held meeting with national security advisers from USA, UK, Germany, and France

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Parties discussed strengthening Ukrainian air defense and protection of power systems

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Parties discussed joint arms production and allied investment in Ukraine's defense industry

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Parties discussed Ukraine Compact implementation and security documents

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Parties discussed Peace Formula implementation and upcoming thematic conferences

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Ukrainian delegation, headed by Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and Andriy Yermak, head of the Presidential Office, met with the national security advisors of the U.S., the U.K., Germany, and France in Washington on Aug. 31.

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